proton charging and storage of the beast..

[shakespear]

A tank that is.

A full or partially full tank, can I leave in my hot car all day/night?

Hot garage?


Does it need to be brought inside?

Any other tips?

thanks

 

[tbone1004]

I would not leave it in your car if you can avoid it, but can be left in the garage with no problem. Remember that storage preferences for all tanks are to be stored vertical not horizontal, and aluminum tanks that are going to be stored for any length of time should be drained almost completely

 

[Bob DBF]

It is a good idea to strap the tank to a wall, or something solid, to insure it stays upright. Treat a pressurized tank like the bomb that it is.


Bob

 

[Addicted2H2O]

So should aluminum tanks not be stored with pressure in them? I've always heard you shuold store with some pressure to help keep moisture at bay. Not true?

 

[tbone1004]

Luxfer recommends prolonged storage be kept no less than 20psi, and no more than 300psi

 

[shakespear]

How about transporting them in a car? Any recommendations? Anything for sale to keep them from moving?

 

[tbone1004]

in what? vertical is preferable for storage, but for transporting horizontal is usually easier. Something as simple as a few pool noodles cut up with a hole drilled across for a knotted rope *think ladder* is what most people will do for a couple of tanks. For the amount that we carry, we just lay the first row all the way across the vehicle and start stacking

 

[shakespear]

Just transporting in a car. a 2012 Scion xB

 

[tbone1004]

lay down in back. make sure they can't roll side to side, and put whatever you want on top of them

 

[diversteve]

http://www.leisurepro.com/p-aqufth3/3-foam-tank-holder-5-when-stacked?RRref=listPage

about 50 other options: 2012 Scion xB - Google Search

google scuba tank rack if this ^ doesn't work.